Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W290

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 4 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and W290.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.